Border (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1997, Border is an action, drama, war and history film directed by J. P. Dutta, running about 176 minutes.
What it’s about. It's 1971, and 2000 members of the Pakistani Army—armed with tanks—are at war with just 120 men in a battalion of Indian soldiers based in the Longewala region of Rajasthan in India.
Who’s in it. Border stars Sunny Deol as Major Kuldip Singh Chandpuri, Jackie Shroff as Wing Commander Anand Bajwa, Suniel Shetty as Captain Bhairon Singh, B.S.F. and Akshaye Khanna as 2nd Lt. Dharam Vir Bhan, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Border has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $37M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Border page.
If you liked it. Fans of Border tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Border (1997)?
- In US, Border is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Border worth watching?
- Border holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama, war and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Border?
- Border stars Sunny Deol, Jackie Shroff, Suniel Shetty, Akshaye Khanna and Puneet Issar.
- When was Border released?
- Border was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 176 minutes.